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FGD ETF · First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.76% | +4.82% | +40.28% | +73.38% | +69.01% | +3.14% | +3.14% | +8.56% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +4.82% | +40.28% | +73.38% | +69.01% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about FGD ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
FGD’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
RDVY | First Trust NASDAQ Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €18.75B |
SDVY | First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €9.31B |
CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | €8.69B |
AIRR | First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF | €8.37B |
GRID | First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund ETF | €8.33B |
Frequently asked questions about FGD
What does First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund ETF, FGD, invest in?
FGD is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Developed markets Equities, excluding REIT.
Which benchmark or index does FGD replicate?
FGD tracks the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Total Return Net Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FGD?
FGD carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.56%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FGD launched?
FGD was introduced to the market on November 21, 2007. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FGD?
First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund ETF, FGD, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FGD?
FGD oversees €1.14B in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has FGD performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, FGD returned 4.76% over the past month, 4.82% over the last three months and 8.56% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FGD?
As of April 24, 2026, FGD recorded net flows of +€39M over the last month and +€211M year-to-date.
Does FGD distribute dividends?
FGD follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 5.21%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FGD?
As of March 31, 2026, FGD has significant geographic allocations in USA, Spain and Canada.
In which sector or theme does FGD invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FGD focuses largely on Financials, Industrials and Energy.
How many securities does FGD hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, FGD holds 96 positions in its portfolio, with 22.24% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FGD?
As of March 31, 2026, FGD top three holdings include HYUNDAI ELEVATOR, ROBERT HALF and WESTERN UNION.
What is the base currency of FGD?
The base currency of FGD is USD.
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